The Minto IRA Council has been responsible for the administration of the water and wastewater utility in the village since the relocation of the village to its present site between 1968 and 1972. When a feasibility study was completed in 1996, the Minto IRA was on course to improve and expand the water and wastewater utility in the village. They are currently constructing Phase I improvements and intend to administer the operations and maintenance of the utility when the improvements are completed. Improvements include changing the single-loop water distribution system to a 3-loop system; improving the fire safety and code issues in the water treatment plant; expanding the system to Block 6 and serving 5 unimproved lots; rehabilitate the water service main connections; construct well-houses on existing wells; provide a back-up electrical generation system, and install new boilers and water add-heat systems.
The Minto IRA is currently responsible for the management of the local water and wastewater services for approximately 74 occupied homes, the school, the Minto Lakeview Lodge, Post Office, a multi-purpose building (under construction) and a proposed clinic. There is no local washeteria. The Minto IRA also owns and operates a local landfill.

RUBA Status & Activities This Qtr:

On June 24, Fairbanks RUBA staff traveled to Minto to work with the city bookkeeper on the utility budget, as well as, update and finalize the last remaining issues with the city payroll tax reporting for the water utility. Fairbanks RUBA staff also discussed with the bookkeeper the need to perform staff evaluations and to assure required work is being done in the water utility; since the utility has gone on the Significant Non-Complier list as of April. During the trip RUBA staff made sure to check in with the employee responsible for the Community Revenue Sharing (CRS) program application. RUBA staff learned that Minto was missing a few certain documents, and was in danger of missing their FY14 CRS funds. RUBA staff made certain that all necessary documents were collected and faxed to the Juneau office. After confirmation of receipt of the documents, the village is in line to receive their two years of funding; a total of $86,614.

RUBA Activities for the Coming Qtr:

Fairbanks RUBA staff will remain in contact and assist as requested during the coming quarter.

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Finances

Essential Indicators

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All revenues and expenses for the utility are listed in the utility budget.

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The utility has adopted a balanced realistic budget.

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Monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted to the policy making board.

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The utility is current in paying all water/wastewater electric bills.

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The utility has on hand a year's adequate fuel supply or it has a financial plan to purchase an adequate supply.

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The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources) sufficient to cover operating expenses.